My Hong Kong | Japanese World Cup fans cleaning stadiums in Qatar after matches an example for Hong Kong people to start taking better care of city’s environment
- Fans of the Samurai Blue have lit up social media with their efforts to clear away their and others’ rubbish after matches at the World Cup in Qatar
- In Hong Kong, where cleanliness often stops at the doors to our homes, we could emulate them by carrying bags for rubbish – it would show pride in our city
The football World Cup in Qatar has captured the imagination of most sports enthusiasts. Some diehard fans even took time off from work to fly to Doha for the tournament.
This World Cup is being viewed as a test case for the reintroduction and staging of international competitive events in light of the passing of the Covid-19 pandemic, which wreaked havoc on the global sporting scene. Thankfully this year’s contest hasn’t disappointed, with many surprises on and off the pitch.
Decked out in Japanese team jerseys and armed with rubbish bags, the supporters were seen moving along rows of seats, salvaging cans, bottles and other trash from the stadium floor.
This admirable conduct was photographed and shown to the world, with many applauding Japan for winning not just the match, but the hearts of millions.
